Name: __________________________________

Date: ___________________________________
Subject: English Language
Topic: Sentence Structure
Sub-topic: Active and Passive Voice

Exercise A
Instructions: Rewrite the following sentences in the active voice.
1. I was called by my mother.
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2. The meal was prepared by Jean.
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3. The picnic was ended by rain.
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 4. The cat was fed by Alice.
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5. The decorations were hung by Carl.
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6. The movie was watched by everyone.
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7. The book was read by Tim.
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Exercise B
Instruction: Read each sentence carefully. Use a circle to indicate if it is in the
active or passive voice.
1. My mom read the novel in one day. Active / Passive
2. I will clean the house every Sunday. Active / Passive
3. A safety video will be watched by the staff every year. Active / Passive
4. Larry is donating money to the food bank. Active / Passive
5. Baby kangaroos are carried in their mother’s pouch. Active / Passive
6. The presentation was created by my friend. Active / Passive
7. We used to be driven to school when we were younger. Active / Passive
8. We are going to go shopping downtown. Active / Passive